Downtown Akron Partnership

John S. Knight Center is a multipurpose event facility, which was named to honor the founder of the Akron Beacon Journal and Knight Publishing Company.

77 E Mill St
Akron, OH 44308
Telephone: (330) 374-8900

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Amer Cunningham Co. LPA Announces Jeananne M. Wickham as Newest PartnerAmer Cunningham Co. LPA is proud to announce Jeananne M. Wickham as the firm’s newest partner. Jeananne has been with Amer Cunningham cumulatively for three years. Her prior experience includes serving as the Judicial Magistrate/Attorney for the Honorable Judge Kani Harvey Hightower, as an Associate for a firm in Canton, and as a Clerk for the Honorable Judge Jon A. Oldham.

Akron Soul Train Artist in Residence Óskar Þór Arngrímsson Releases Fjöður, a Sonic Portrait of AkronAkron Soul Train is proud to announce the release of Fjöður, a new album by 2026 Artist in Residence Óskar Þór Arngrímsson, performing under the artist name Ótal. Officially releasing September 3, 2026, the album is the culmination of Arngrímsson's residency project.

Internationally Acclaimed Sculptor Chakaia Booker to Create Monumental Sculpture for Akron’s Lock 3Today, the City of Akron, Curated Storefront, and the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition are announcing that a sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Chakaia Booker will be installed at Lock 3 this fall. Made primarily from recycled racing tires donated by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, the work honors Akron's industrial heritage in the tire industry while reflecting the region's leadership in polymer innovation.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.